ಸೋಮವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 28, 2011

vintage from japan

some killer vintage from a japanese shop called swimsuit department. found their blog during a long trip down the blog rabbit hole. i have yet to dig in to see if anything is up available for u.s. buyers - i'll keep you posted.





ಶನಿವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 26, 2011

holiday pop up shop

mighty swell's holiday extravaganza opens today, the first of four saturdays of local vintage and handmade goodness. if you're in the twin cities be sure to stop by and stock up for your unique and hand made gift giving! everything is 20% for the big kickoff event. my rank and file handmade line will be there, including pennants, cards and some new festive garlands!


check mighty swell out on facebook for more coupons and raffles, a full vendor list and updates!

ಬುಧವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 23, 2011

basic house

presenting martín azúa's basic house. definition:

"a basic inhabitable volume; foldable and reversible; an almost immaterial house that self inflates with body heat or heat of the sun; so simple and versatile that is protects us from the cold and from the heat when reversed; so light that it floats; ideal for a life on the move without material ties; having everything without having almost anything; and moreover, it folds up and fits into your pocket."


[via i'm revolting]




ಸೋಮವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 21, 2011

thanksgiving table

some thanksgiving table inspiration for you today. i'm loving the basket weave patterns on these d.i.y. place cards made with swatches of caning. i can picture them in metallic gold (of course).

jumbo gold wishbone from jayson home.


easy pine cone garland for the mantel or buffet.


set of vintage dansk enamelware from object of beauty goes from stovetop to tabletop.


mojave letterpress coasters from in haus press.


classic kaj franck enamel mushroom bowl from pinkshirtsandcarwrecks.


linen tea towels to use as napkins or place mats, perhaps? from erin dollar.


faux wishbone favors so there are enough to go around! from something's hiding in here.


mix and match graphic dessert plates to serve pumpkin pie, from pinkshirtsandcarwrecks.


handsome dansk pepper mill from mister true.


gorgeous crimean pine cone pendant light to hang over the table from pavel eekra.

ಭಾನುವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 20, 2011

ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 18, 2011

regional design

nicole meyer has taken on the daunting task of branding each of minnesota's 10,000 lakes.  i think it's a cool creative exercise and of course i have a soft spot for anything regionally specific. she says it'll only take a little over 27 years, but considering minnesota really has closer to 11,000 lakes, it'll really be a long haul.

see more at branding 10,000 lakes.








ಬುಧವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 16, 2011

awe of nature


Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

have you seen this amazing video of a flock of starlings performing (for lack of a better term) a murmuration? gorgeous. i saw a small murmuration once as i was riding a bus into rome, it was as magical as it sounds.

sunday calendar

missed my sunday calendar post this weekend, so here's a calendar on wednesday to make up for it. red cruiser's 2012 market calendar - each month features a duet of seasonal vegetables. bright and fresh illustrations from a minneapolis designer!

more veggie goodies at red cruiser on etsy.

[more calendar posts here]



ಗುರುವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 10, 2011

i spy

i created a treasury based on one of my favorite kid's books harriet the spy! after reading it when i was young, i wanted to be a spy but it was pretty much impossible in the country. (there was no one to spy on!)

biodome

i don't know if people are over terrariums yet, but i sure ain't. i've recently taken a stab at succulents and so far so good. my little indoor garden would look happy in one of these fancy geode terrariums from score + solder. love the geode styles in particular.

[via anthology magazine]



ಬುಧವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 9, 2011

a very interesting specimen

i'm completely charmed by these antique botanical cyanotypes from a recent show at ampersand titled from the winter woods. circa 1900, they're mysterious, a little sad and very magical. ampersand says it best:


"the photographer who made these images was not only skilled with the mechanics of the camera & the chemistry of printing, he or she also had an advanced eye for the subtleties of arrangement. looking closely, one sees specimen pins, drops of water cupped in leaves & a butterfly poised upon a blossom, small details that suggest an intent beyond a mere record of plant species."




5 o'clock somewhere


it's not even nine a.m. and i'm already posting about stiff drinks! karen mordechai's rustic italian martini bar was part of her sunday supper collaboration with martha stewart living last summer. i love the decanters and terrarium turned garnish container. a really cool, industrial look.

[styled and photographed © karen mordechai/sunday suppers]